"By the time President Obama took office, Guantanamo……" — John O. Brennan
"By the time President Obama took office, Guantanamo was viewed internationally as a symbol of a counterterrorism approach that flouted our laws and strayed from our values, undercutting the perceived legitimacy - and therefore the effectiveness - of our efforts."
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48 Quotes by John O. Brennan
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When we uphold the rule of law, our counterterrorism tools are more likely to withstand the scrutiny of our courts,…
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Jihad is holy struggle, a legitimate tenet of Islam, meaning to purify oneself or one's community.
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Unfortunately, in war, there are casualties, including among the civilian population.
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While the intelligence profession oftentimes demands secrecy, it is critically important that there be a full and open discourse on…
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We will use all lawful tools at our disposal, and that includes authorities under the renewed PATRIOT Act. We firmly…
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Why should a great and powerful nation like the United States allow its relationship with more than a billion Muslims…
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Al-Qa'ida is the antithesis of the peace, tolerance and humanity that is at the heart of Islam.
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How you define a problem shapes how you address it.
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I go to bed at night worrying that I didn't do enough that day to make sure I protect the…
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I have a reputation for speaking my mind. I like to think my candor and bluntness will give you the…
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I'm neither Republican nor Democrat. I've worked for the past five administrations.
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Poverty does not cause violence and terrorism. Lack of education does not cause terrorism.
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